Attractions in the local vicinity

Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark

At the world's first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, you can splash about with all of your favorite Cartoon Network friends, including Ben 10 and his aliens, Adventure Time's Finn and Jake, the Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and many more.
The park is divided into 10 themed zones offering varying levels of adrenaline rush. Blast down heart-pounding high-speed water roller coasters, enjoy a relaxing meander down the Riptide Rapids river, or splash around at Cartoonival, the world's largest aqua playground boasting 150 different water features. And there's always the Megawave pool if you feel like some beach-inspired action – even Ben 10's alien Humungousaur would be impressed by its size!
We also have live entertainment shows featuring dynamic dancers and acrobats in high-octane performances while spectacular water and light projections illuminate the night sky.
Fantastice day out for the family.

Ramayana Water Park Pattaya

Thailand’s biggest, best, most exhilarating water park…and so much more.
Try the thrills and spills of our 21 awesome water rides – some totally unique – that vary from screams to gentle swings, 2 dedicated kids zones, a record big double wave pool, an amazing ride in the lazy river with mystical caves, geysers and bubbles, relaxation and activity pools and so many things to do.
RamaYana is much more than just a waterpark. Built on an ancient, long forgotten city, explore the remainders of ancient buildings, walls, sculptures and waterfalls. Visit the floating market, meet real elephants and experience the amazing nature in and around the park with green hills, lakes and rivers. Simply Thailand at its best!
RamaYana WaterPark is built to the highest international standards – using only premium equipment and even crystal clear drinking water from the park’s own wells. So – not only your fun, but also your safety is guaranteed.
OPEN
DAILY
FROM
10AM TO 6PM

Pattaya Elephant Village

Elephant shows and trekking. The Elephant Village was opened in Pattaya in 1973 as a sanctuary for former working elephants. These elephants, through reasons of injury or ill health, can no longer be used as a part of the backbone of heavy work in the jungles of Thailand. Also because of their diminishing habitat, it is now longer possible to return them to the wild. The Elephant Village provides then magnificent creatures with a safe haven, where they may live out their lives with dignity and freedom from fear. A visit to the Elephant Village is not only unique experience, but it is also a lifesaver because the fees paid by our visitors contribute to, the very survival of the elephants, both now and in the future.

Bang Saray Fishing Village (3 kms)

Bang Saray is a fishing village located only 15 minutes south of Pattaya. Ban Saray offers visitors a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience with its white sandy beaches and local eateries serving up tasty local seafood and barbeque dishes. Bang Saray is a totally unique experience for visitors, offering an insight into the local beachside Thai lifestyle in a village free from hordes of tourists. A variety of activities await you at Ban Saray including fishing, water sports, diving, snorkelling, and sailing. There is also the Phoenix Gold Club just 10 minutes drive away. Given its close location to other major destinations, visitors are able to make day trips easily to nearby Pattaya and Jomtien beaches.

Ripley's World of Entertainment

Ripley’s World of Entertainment is located on 2nd Floor of Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya. It features world class entertainment attractions where everybody can enjoy, relax, and entertain friends, family and colleagues during weekends, vacations and all other occasions.Welcome to the World’s most unusual museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum in Pattaya. The museum features are 350 fascinating real exhibits and things you can’t see anywhere else. Be exhilarated with Ripley’s 4D Moving Theater, a high-tech simulator amusement ride guaranteed to thrill both the mind and body. Venture into your worst nightmares at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure. Be dazzled with imaginable special effects and live actors that will send shivers down your spine from the moment you enter ‘til the time you escape! Journey into new magical worlds at Ripley’s Infinity Maze. A 20-minutes trip into the Maze will challenge your perception, mesmerize all your senses and make your question reality! Also the most unique “toy” in town Wax Hand Fun. Try it . . . see how much fun and amazing your hand can beDon’t miss when you are in town! Prove it with yourself and experience the fantastic Ripley’s World of Entertainment.

Alangkarn Extravaganza Show (7 kms)

Thai Alangkarn Theater Proudly presents “The Thai Extravaganza Show” Touch a new experience of Thai performing arts in a Panoramic Concept which is the first of its kind in Thailand.
Thai Alangkarn Theater, Pattaya is situated at km.155 Sukhumvit road, Na-Jomtien, Sattahip Chonburi with an area of 32 acres. The entire project includes a prototype Hexa stage Theater with 2,000 seats in tiers, Cultural Rostrum and a Restaurant with 1,000 seating capacity.
THAI ALANGKARN THEATER
At the heart of THAI ALANGKARN THEATER is the “Theater”, a state-of- the-art theater that can entertain 2000 guests. It is decorated in a Modern-Thai Style inclusive of a 70 meters length Hexa stage, two large 11 x 15 meters screens, and a 50 meter water screen for presenting “The Thai Extravaganza Show” in a PANORAMIC CONCEPT with the combination of multi-dimension techniques of presentation, such as Pyrotechnics, Multi-Color Laser Show, Real Surround Sound System and more

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens (4 kms)

Nong Nooch is world renowned for its impressive Elephant and Thai Cultural Shows, along with what is largely considered the biggest and most beautiful botanical gardens in Southeast Asia. The gardens are constantly developing and evolving, creating new interests for our loyal members and returning guests. Nong Nooch gardens are also dedicated to education, preservation and research as well as the conservation of the worlds LARGEST palm collection, the largest variety of Orchids in Thailand and other tropical flora and fauna. There are many attractions at the gardens for all the family. Dine at a variety of our restaurants catering for all cuisine choices or enjoy our cafes; all for your convenience.

Viharnra Sien (4 kms)

At Viharn Sien you can feel the Chinese historial relationship with Thailand. A truly Thai Chinese arts and cultures come together in perfect harmony. Viharnra Sien often spelt Viharn Sien close to the Khao. Chee-Chan Sculptural image is this magnificent Temple/Museum taking four years to construct at a cost of 220 million baht and Inaugurated by His Majesty the King at a grand ceremony on December the 24th 1993 managed by the Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien) foundation. This outstanding 3 story structure is within the catchment area of the Royal Temple of Wat Yanasangwararam and built by the Thai-Chinese community in honour of His Majesty the King.

Kao Chee Chan Buddhist Image (3 kms)

Khao Chi Chan is part of the Wat YangSangwaram Temple Complex, although it is a couple of kilometers away from it, near here is Nong Nooch Gardens. This image is the largest sculptured image of Buddha in the world, it was done in 1995 for the Kings Birthday. The Buddha image is 130 meters tall and 70 meters wide and outlined in Gold.

Wat Yansangwararam (5 kms)

At the entrance are situated international pavilions. Within the compound of the temple are the Mondop where a replica of the Buddha’s footprint is enshrined, a large Chedi containing the relics of the Lord Buddha, as well as, his enlightened followers, and Wihan Phra Yanaret.

Pattaya Dolphin World

Under Water World

Dive with sharks and rays! The experience of a lifetime. Dive with sharks and rays while your friends and family watch from inside the tunnel.

Ban Amphur (2 kms)

Ban Amphur Beach and fishing village. Ban Amphur is a small friendly fishing village away from the rugged night life of Pattaya. It has a typical local market and boasts many wonderful fish restaurants along the beach where you can eat great food for very little money. Restaurants: Preecha Seafood and Rimpa La Pin A nice relaxing day out for the family where you can sample delicious food from the local beach vendors.

Silverlake Vineyards (3.5 kms)

1000 acre Vineyards established with an Italian Restaurant. Golf course is under construction close by. Silver Lakes Vineyards and loads of fields full of Grapevines, There is an area where you can buy wines and jams. A beautiful italian restaurant offers fine dining while watching the sunset over Silverlake. A shopping complex and vinyard tour.

Pattaya Floating Market

Pattaya Floating Market was opened to the public in November 2008. The area of Pattaya’s latest attraction which is situated on an approximately area of 100,000 square meters. It is divided into 4 separate parts, each with its own unique location, represents the four regions of Thailand: Northern -, Central -, North-Eastern and Southern region and offering a special blend of differing traditions. More than 80 paddle boats are on standby to ferry visitors around the compound along many Thai style teak wood buildings, linked by a network of canals, bridges and a number of different sized islands with exotic plants and trees.The boat trip will slowly expose the richness of the surrounding architectural and cultural river side living. Water vendors moving with their paddle boats from dock to dock and offering their unique range of freshly cooked delicious traditional Thai dishes. Pattaya Floating Market provides daily several cultural performances, native to the four regions of the country, like Thai classical dance, martial art demonstrations,as well as water boxing where the fighters perform on a horizontal slipery pole above the canal. Painters do show their artificial works, like umbrella and portrait painting.Pattaya Floating Market has recently provided Amphibian-boat rides, an agricultural rice field demonstration, authentic House-boats for home stay, and 10 mud-houses just right beside the rice field zone. More than110 boutique-shops presenting wooden hand carvings, silks and cloth weaving, special Thai herbs and herbal products, many OTOP products and other native items from all over Thailand. The Nueng Siam Woodcarving Museum has on display rare pieces of crafted 200 years old teak and is home for the impressive and beautiful carved image of the elephant god Ganesha.Pattaya Floating Market, the biggest man made floating market in the world, is located on the outskirts of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road, on the way to Bang Saray and Sattahip. Easy access from Bangkok by Tour Service, public regular bus, taxi or coach.

Pattaya Park

The Activities of Sky Shuttle, Speed Shuttle and Tower Jump, the best vantage point for a breathtaking view with the challenge and excitement. You can jump from 170 metres high off the tower, or go with the Sky shuttle to the beach and having something faster with the Speed Shuttle. "TRY FREE" when you buy an observation ticket.
The Panorama, The Pinnacle and The Meridian Revolving Restaurant on the 52nd, 53rd and 54th floor. Taste the international buffet lunch and dinner with seafood. Water Park :Splash through the water slides and relax in the whirlpool by the beach Water Park. Fun Park : Other options for exciting experience at Funny Land with the first Tower Shot in Thailand, Swing Vikings Ship, Tower, Slalom Roller Caster, Family Swinger, Demolition Derby, Musical Carousel and the Monorail to speed you around the resort. Pattaya Park Tower : Breathtaking views, sumptuous meals. The first and highest seaside tower with a revolving restaurant. Located on The East Coast of Thailand, 240 metres high, you can stand and gaze at the beauty of the coastline and Pattaya City.

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Thailand's largest open plan zoo with the animals roaming freely without fences. Covering 2,000 acres with over 300 species located in twelve themed zones, including Africa, Cats Complex, Walk Through Aviary, Penguin Park. Visitors can drive their own cars around, or catch one of the zoo's guided auto-trams that cover a seven-kilometre route through the various zones, allowing you to get off and on where you like. Additional attractions include the daily Animal Show, Night Safari by auto-tram to discover the nocturnal habits of many animals; Zoo School (with accommodation) offers curricula for students to learn about animals and the environment. Visitors wanting to support the zoo's activities can join the Animal Adoption program to sponsor food and medicine for the animal of their choice.

This zoo operated by the Zoological Garden Organization and covers a vast tract of forestland. There are more than 200 species of wildlife living in their natural habitual. They include both domestic and imported species.

Constructed in 1986 with more 29 Rais which are separated to be Mini Siam, and Mini Europe. For the rest area, there are the Booking Halls, the Souvenir Shops, and the Parking Lots. The Democracy Monument in Bangkok was the first model to be build.

A source of knowledge on the biology of the sea turtle life cycle for the government agencies and other groups of visitors. The center also provides a lecture for the public and youth, VDO presentation and exhibitions. Visitors can admire the cuteness of the sea turtles in the nursery ponds. Its objective is to create love and the preservation awareness towards Thai sea turtles. The Center is open everyday from 8AM-5PM. Please contact in advance at the Air and Coastal Defence Command, Tel. 0 3843 1477ext.1035-6, 0 3824 5760, ext.066-3809 www.navy.mi.th
Sea Turtle Conservation Center located in Sattahip, Thailand. Our mission is to conserve, restore natural resources and the marine environment, as well as conserving Green Sea Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles.
http://www.navy.mi.th/turtles/
Free of charge.

thaibirding.com provides reliable information on birdwatching in Thailand with the aim of make planning birdwatching vacations to Thailand simple. Free information, maps, checklists and trip reports on birdwatching in Thailand.

Lines of toei trees (Pandanus kaida Kurz) on the 200 metre crescent beach add to the tranquillity of the atmosphere.
The northern side of the beach is located a naval museum and monument. Toei Ngam Beach is under the navy’s supervision. It is, however, open to the general public from 6AM-9PM everyday.

Hat Dong Tan

Next to Sattahip Market is the curvy bay with lines of fan-palms called “tan” trees from which the name of the bay is derived. The peaceful and quiet atmosphere of the bay attracts local regulars who would like to take a rest.

Hat Sai Kaeo

A beautiful beach under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy and is near the Naval Rating School. Accommodation for tourists is provided. For more information, Tel. 0 3843 6187 Ext. 2201-2. Hat Nang Ram. Situated close to the Sattahip deep-water port, Nang Ram beach is about 200 metres long. At the tip of the beach stands the shrine of Kromluang Chumphonkhetudomsak, the Father of Royal Thai Navy. The atmosphere is very peaceful with shadowy pine trees and lines of frangipani trees.

Hat Nang Rong

A little beyond Hat Nang Ram. It is a 200- metre beach with pine trees, suitable for swimming and relaxation. There are various beach accessories for rent such as a hammock for 30 baht, a football for 20 baht and a takro for 10 baht. It is open every Saturday and Sunday, as well as, public holidays. The entrance fee is 20 baht for a car, while 10 baht for a motorcycle.

Hat Thian Tale

A new tourist destination under the supervision of the Air and Coastal Defence Command, Royal Thai Navy. It is a sandy beach alternating with rocks, covering an area of 900 metres. It is a panoramic sightseeing point, with a bizarre shape of cliffs where a view of the sunset on the horizon can be admired. Moreover, there are various kinds of marine plants for study, kayaks for rent, as well as restaurants for food and beverage. For more information, please contact the Queen Sirikit Hospital, ext. Air and Coastal Defence Command at Tel. 0 3824 5760.

HTMS Chakri Naruebet

An offshore Patrol Helicopter Carrier anchored at the Chuk Samet Deep Seaport. His Majesty the King named the ship “Chakri Naruebet” meaning the Sovereign of the Chakri Dynasty. It was constructed in Spain in 1994. It is an 11-storey ship measuring 182 metres in length and 30.5 metres in width. It is equipped with modern weapons, as well as, long-range surveillance radar. The important missions during wartime are the Flagship of the fleet, controlling and commanding the fleet in the sea, as well as the aircraft carrier and air defence mission. It is open daily from 8AM-4PM. It is closed only on Wednesday from 8AM-12AM. It is free of charge. International visitors will have to write a letter to the Commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, Sattahip, Chon Buri, 20180. For more information, Tel. 0 3843 8547-62 ext. HTMS Chakri Naruebet.

Chong Samaesan is another village offering good fishing opportunities. There are bungalow-type accommodations and tourists can charter boats to enjoy fishing around the nearby islands. These entire small islands are under the jurisdiction of the navy. Suan Chunlakan Sathit Sathan Banphachon Siam is a park built for Admiral Prince Krommaluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak in 1995. It is situated at Mu 1, Tambon Phlu Ta Luang where a shrine and statues of Prince Krommaluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak and significant persons in Thai history as well as revered Buddhist monks in the past are situated. The park is open daily from 7AM-6PM. The nearby islands offer fantastic snorkeling. White sand beaches with crystal clear water and it is a wonderful day out from Mangoes Motel.